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City may explore putting stormwater park at property it owns on Soundview Drive

Jan 15, 2026 | By:

Grant funds would cover a feasibility study for the stormwater park, which would manage stormwater runoff and provide recreational opportunities.

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Challengers emerge for both 26th District state representatives

Jan 14, 2026 | By:

Gig Harbor Republicans Katy Cornell and David Olson will run against freshman Democrat Adison Richards, while Democrat Renee Hernandez Greenfield challenges veteran Republican legislator Michelle Caldier Valdez.

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Hearing examiner denies Kensington Gardens expansion

Jan 13, 2026 | By:

The decision puts up a roadblock on plans for six new buildings on the property in rural Gig Harbor. Kensington Gardens appealed it.

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Local legislators offer bleak assessment of upcoming session

Jan 08, 2026 | By:

At the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s annual legislative send-off, local lawmakers didn’t sound optimistic about the 2026 session that starts Monday.

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2026 is here. These are the stories we expect to be covering this year

Jan 02, 2026 | By:

2026 will bring a Peninsula School District levy request, progress on parks projects and some high-profile road projects.

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Outgoing councilmember Woock plans to ‘unplug’ from city politics for a while

Dec 29, 2025 | By:

After two terms on the council, Jeni Woock hopes to focus on her artistic ventures after leaving office.

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County Council plans to meet Sheriff’s Department staffing request once union negotiations wrap up

Dec 10, 2025 | By:

The council did not fund any new deputy positions, but it plans to once the county and the deputies guild agree on a new contract.

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City’s Christmas tree needed emergency surgery, stat

Nov 28, 2025 | By: Chapin Day

The patient’s prognosis is bright after two city employees, who don’t even play doctors on TV, performed emergency surgery.

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Election certification confirms results in Nov. 5 balloting

Nov 26, 2025 | By:

The closest race in the Gig Harbor area was a school board contest between Matthew Bruhn and Emily DuCharme. That was decided by just 190 votes.

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City staff recommends pausing Masonic Lodge plans

Nov 25, 2025 | By:

The Gig Harbor Parks Department recommends setting aside the Masonic Lodge question for now but continuing with other aspects of a Crescent Creek Park redesign.

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